Job Description

SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS

ACADEMY OF MUSIC

Senior Lecturer / Lecturer I / Lecturer II in Conducting (Multiple Positions) (25260436)

The Academy of Music (https://mus.hkbu.edu.hk/web/) has rapidly emerged as one of the leading institutions in Hong Kong, providing a rigorous and comprehensive music curriculum. Following HKBU’s rich liberal arts tradition, the Academy fosters creativity through performance, composition, technology, research, and pedagogy. With the new Jockey Club Campus of Creativity, the Academy further expands its capacity to inspire and nurture the next generation of creative artists.

The Academy is seeking a distinguished music educator and outstanding conductor for the position of Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Conducting.

Responsibilities:

• Rehearse and lead the instrumental or choral ensembles;
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in conducting and related areas;
• Develop networks with regional and international partners for research, performance and recruitment activities; and
• Collaborate across disciplines within the Academy and with colleagues across the University to further develop the Academy’s strengths in interdisciplinary research, teaching and knowledge transfer.

Requirements:

• A doctoral degree in music or equivalent professional conducting experience; and
• Collegiate-level teaching and relevant professional experience.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract of two years commencing as soon as possible. Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to performance review, mutual agreement, and availability of funding.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Candidates should provide their teaching evaluation results for the last three years. Applicants should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with the Job Identification number quoted on the letters, to the Human Resources Office (Email: recruit@hkbu.edu.hk) direct. Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials will be disposed of after the completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.